KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,231 km
5,115 miles
ZAR
Zaria
Nigeria
Distance
8,231 km
5,115 mi / 4,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM ZAR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Zaria Airport
IATA Code KTM ZAR
ICAO Code VNKT DNZA
City Kathmandu Zaria
Country Nepal Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Lagos
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,170 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 11.130000, 7.690000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Zaria (ZAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Zaria Airport (ZAR) in Zaria, Nigeria is 8,231 kilometers (5,115 miles / 4,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:29 in Kathmandu, it's 00:44 in Zaria. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,220 feet between the two airports. Zaria Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Zaria (ZAR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 64° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Zaria Airport (ZAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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